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With my scientific, teaching and artistic experience I feel I would be well suited to this project. I bring a strong foundation in traditional arts, digital design, 3D modeling, and lighting. (Check out: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ). In addition to my artistic and design background I have extensive experience across education, research, and production. I thrive on integrating new technology into creative practice, from photogrammetry to AR and VR, and I enjoy shaping curricula and projects that connect theory with real-world production. With an Honours BSc in Ecology/Behavioural Biology and a rich background in academic and industry settings, I approach projects as a critical, creative thinker who values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. I’ve directed animation teams, developed curricula, and mentored students while staying active in production work and research-driven exploration of new tools and workflows.…With my scientific, teaching and artistic experience I feel I would be well suited to this project. I bring a strong foundation in traditional arts, digital design, 3D modeling, and lighting. (Check out: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ). In addition to my artistic and design background I have extensive experience across education, research, and production. I thrive on integrating new technology into creative practice, from photogrammetry to AR and VR, and I enjoy shaping curricula and projects that connect theory with real-world production. With an Honours BSc in Ecology/Behavioural Biology and a rich background in academic and industry settings, I approach projects as a critical, creative thinker who values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. I’ve directed animation teams, developed curricula, and mentored students while staying active in production work and research-driven exploration of new tools and workflows.

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With my scientific, teaching and artistic experience I feel I would be well suited to this project. I bring a strong foundation in traditional arts, digital design, 3D modeling, and lighting. (Check out: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ). In addition to my artistic and design background I have extensive experience across education, research, and production. I thrive on integrating new technology into creative practice, from photogrammetry to AR and VR, and I enjoy shaping curricula and projects that connect theory with real-world production. With an Honours BSc in Ecology/Behavioural Biology and a rich background in academic and industry settings, I approach projects as a critical, creative thinker who values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. I’ve directed animation teams, developed curricula, and mentored students while staying active in production work and research-driven exploration of new tools and workflows.…With my scientific, teaching and artistic experience I feel I would be well suited to this project. I bring a strong foundation in traditional arts, digital design, 3D modeling, and lighting. (Check out: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ). In addition to my artistic and design background I have extensive experience across education, research, and production. I thrive on integrating new technology into creative practice, from photogrammetry to AR and VR, and I enjoy shaping curricula and projects that connect theory with real-world production. With an Honours BSc in Ecology/Behavioural Biology and a rich background in academic and industry settings, I approach projects as a critical, creative thinker who values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. I’ve directed animation teams, developed curricula, and mentored students while staying active in production work and research-driven exploration of new tools and workflows.

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With my scientific, teaching and artistic experience I feel I would be well suited to this project. I bring a strong foundation in traditional arts, digital design, 3D modeling, and lighting. (Check out: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup ). In addition to my artistic and design background I have extensive experience across education, research, and production. I thrive on integrating new technology into creative practice, from photogrammetry to AR and VR, and I enjoy shaping curricula and projects that connect theory with real-world production.

With an Honours BSc in Ecology/Behavioural Biology and a rich background in academic and industry settings, I approach projects as a critical, creative thinker who values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. I’ve directed animation teams, developed curricula, and mentored students while staying active in production work and research-driven exploration of new tools and workflows.

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Senior Lecturer at Media Design School, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Lectured theoretical and practical aspects of cinematography, animation and academic research to first, second and third year students, digital painting, digital photography (Bachelor Programme).

Senior Lecturer at Animation College, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Lectured Bachelor of Animation course to second and third year students; developed curriculum for the college in 3D animation and film theory; taught critical thinking, theory, research methodology and academic writing; supervised and coached students in production processes; conducted advanced workshops in Maya, ZBrush and various other software; critiqued and mentored 3rd year academic research papers, animation capstone projects and show-reel development.

Senior Lecturer at Edenz College, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Created, developed and lectured 3D animation curriculum for college program.

Lecturer at Raffles College, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Developed and taught advanced 3D animation curriculum, college level, with a focus on high detail modeling, motion capture and special effects; completed NZQA qualification process for registering Level 6 and 7 academic programs.

Freelance – Animator/Modeler at Canada

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Worked on several projects in architectural visualization and commercials for television; developed curriculum and lectured at Herzing College; provided on-line training to various professions in 3D animation for CGI Trainer Inc.

Course Leader – Graduate 3D Animation at Media Design School, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Rehired to redesign, develop and lecture the Graduate 3D Animation program; Worked with NZQA to have it qualified as a Level 7 curriculum (second year level university level) that taught software (Maya, ZBrush, Motion Builder); Designed the course to train, direct and manage the students to work as a production team; Run as a project based course with industry input. My role in the productions was as a director, technical lead as well as art and design advisor.

Freelance – 3D Generalist at Canada

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Created 3D fly-through for design/construction/development firms as well as 3D generalist for various production studios.

Course Leader – 3D Animation at Media Design School, Auckland, New Zealand

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Designed, developed and implemented a 10 month course in 3D animation (college level); taught animation fundamentals and principles as well as the drawing and software skills required in the field. This was a production oriented curriculum and consisted of 60 to 80 students in four semesters and a staff of four full time tutors. Responsibilities included teaching, managing (staff and students) and administration of the course, communicating and planning with school management and industry members to ensure integration of the curriculum with requirements of industry. Main software taught were Maya, Premiere, Photoshop, AfterEffects.

Production at Canadian Film Centre, Toronto

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Worked with multi-media student and directing and film residents producing 3D models and animation, special effects, and video editing for their productions.

Senior Lecturer at Media Design School

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Lectured theoretical and practical aspects of cinematography, animation and academic research to first- to third-year students; taught digital painting and digital photography in Bachelor Programme; contributed to curriculum and assessment.

Senior Lecturer at Animation College

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Lectured Bachelor of Animation course to second and third year students; developed curriculum; taught critical thinking, theory, research methodology and academic writing; supervised and coached students; conducted advanced workshops in Maya, ZBrush; critiqued and mentored 3rd year academic research papers and show-reel development.

Senior Lecturer at Edenz College

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Created, developed and lectured 3D animation curriculum for college program.

Lecturer at Raffles College

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Freelance – Animator/Modeler at Canada (Freelance)

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Worked on several projects in architectural visualization and commercials for television; developed curriculum and lectured at Herzing College; provided online training to various professions in 3D animation for CGI Trainer Inc.; involved very short-term instruction (1 to 3 weeks) focused on specific areas of Maya animation.

Course Leader – Graduate 3D Animation at Media Design School

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Re-hired to redesign and develop the Graduate 3D Animation program; worked with NZQA to qualify as a Level 7 curriculum; designed to train, direct and manage students to work as a production team; project-based with industry input; roles included director, technical lead and art/design advisor.

Freelance – 3D Generalist at Canada (Freelance)

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Created 3D fly-throughs for design/construction/development firms and worked as a 3D generalist for various production studios.

Course Leader – 3D Animation at Media Design School

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Designed, developed and implemented a 10-month course in 3D animation (college level); taught animation fundamentals and software; production-oriented curriculum with 60–80 students across four semesters; managed staff and students; liaised with management and industry to ensure industry integration.

Production at Canadian Film Centre

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Worked with multi-media students and directing and film residents producing 3D models and animation, special effects, and video editing for their productions.